Banks, Josh

Architecture Portfolio.

Josh Banks

Josh Banks

My passion for architecture sparked from my time during college. This was a time where I felt lost with what to do for my future and just wanted to explore different jobs in the construction industry. After completing multiple surveying, managing and design modules I instantly knew that I thoroughly enjoyed using my creativity to design during these modules.

I have just completed my BA honours degree in architectural design at Liverpool John Moores University. In this portfolio I have selected a few of my best projects to showcase which I am glad to share.

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Liverpool John Moores Art and Design School

September 2021 - July 2024

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering and The Built Environment, Wigan and Leigh College

September 2019 - August 2021

Experience

Education Skills Contact

RIBA mentoring programme

M83 Associates- Rakesh Mistry

This programme stretched over 2 months were we assigned 3 sessions with a RIBA chartered firm. In these we looked at life as an architect, site visits and what it’s like working in practice after education.

J. Murphy & Sons Limited

Civil engineering placement

During college we got given a task where we were to find a civil engineering firm for placement. During my time here I shadowed a civil engineer and had a look at planning, plotting and surveying on live projects.

Permanent Address:

41 Thornhill Road, Ashton-InMakerfield, Wigan

Mobile Number: 07368 944145

Email: Josh B6@outlook.com

Linkedin: Josh Banks

@jbarchitect03

Hobbies

Shards of Bankhall College Riverbend sustainable center

BA Year 3 Semester 2: Comprehensive Design Project

BA Year 3 Semester 1: Weather or Not

Shards of Bankhall College

Shards of Bankhall College is a vocational institution that offers an excellent platform for young adults to showcase their creativity in various design and craft fields. The college building has been thoughtfully designed to create a welcoming atmosphere for students and the general public, with its open and transparent structure. The primary goal of the college is to provide vocational training opportunities for those who may not have access to such resources in areas of deprivation. The project’s design is based on the shapes of the site that were left outside of natural viewing points and the neighbourhoods divided into various shapes which I interpreted as ‘broken shards of glass’ and used them as the inspiration behind the college’s design.

Elevation.

This is an elevation of the main college building showcasing the ‘shard’ facade design almost looking broken

Aerial view on the site.

The building has been situated on site and the important features around have been tagged

Circulation.

One of the primary focuses of this project was circulation, as it is essential for controlling the flow of people, particularly in school design. I proposed using jagged staircases to create sharp angles that protrude out and back into the floors, bringing in the 'shards' theme. Each staircase overlaps with the other, providing a sense of dynamism when moving up and down. The staircase is situated within the main atrium and serves as the focal point, intentionally designed to be prominent.

Main vertical circulation

Main lift

Ground floor plan.

The main floor where most activity is observed. It potrays the internal fittings and the external works and how they are explored

Section A-A.

The long section explores the inner workings of the main school building. Here you can see the tower, the atrium, circulation and classrooms

Interior renders.

These renders showcase a view into one of the workshops (top left), one of the classrooms (bottom left) and the main circulation (left)

Riverbend Sustainable Center 02.

For this project, we had to design a building that could combat climate change and serve as an example of how we should approach sustainable design. We’re all aware that the climate emergency poses a threat to our planet, and the construction industry plays a significant role in this problem. Therefore, it was our responsibility to create a highly sustainable building that could help address this issue. I suggested the creation of a research facility that would analyze the levels of rivers, their acidity, and how they have been affected by climate change over the years. The building would consist of three main components: a laboratory for conducting research, an exhibition space for showcasing results, and an archive/library room for reviewing data and hosting climate debates.

Elevation.

Long elevation showcasing the facade which transfers to the curve

Model Photos.

A series of different views from my physical model photos

Floor Plans.

Ground (left) and first (right) plan indicating how the interior spaces are arranged in this curved building